Provides a variety of clinical and administrative support-type duties in the day-to-day support of the outpatient clinic. Functioning in the spirit of teamwork, the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is responsible for front line office support to the department, assists other team members on the unit and assists clinical staff with patient care.

Serves as part of the care team and therefore accountable for demonstrating behaviors and skills that support the success of the team. Supports the objectives of Geisinger Medical Center in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Reports directly to the Clinic Nurse Coordinator and Operations Manager.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in workload, staffing and scheduling.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.

High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year previous front-office experience in a medical setting preferred. Successful completion of designated education curriculum for the unlicensed care associate and successful completion of orientation required. Successful completion of KAP training.

Certified BLS certification preferred or must obtain within 3 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Travel to outreach sites required

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: (GWV), located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is GWV’s ambulatory campus.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positionsfrom day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh Food
Farmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencing
programs, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers.
What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

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KHA Fall District Meeting dates and locations have been set. These meetings are a great informational and networking opportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 8:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch provided.

KHA Fall District Meeting dates and locations have been set. These meetings are a great informational and networkingopportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 8:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. with lunch provided.

KHA Fall District Meeting dates and locations have been set. These meetings are a great informational and networkingopportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 8:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. with lunch provided.

KHA Fall District Meeting dates and locations have been set. These meetings are a great informational and networkingopportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 8:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. with lunch provided.